Category Archives: Summer

On Being A Curmudgeon

Posted on May 19, 2017 by poemsandponderings

On Being A Curmudgeon  When summer arrives just a bit too soon and gets one to complainin’ is there not then something wrong? Since the spring’s been mostly rainin’?   I’m thinkin’ that it must be the New Englander here inside … Continue reading →

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A Day At The Shore

Posted on June 9, 2016 by poemsandponderings

        The following photographs are of Perkins Cove, Ogunquit Me. one of the most picturesque of shoreline locations. I will personally attest to the quality of the food, the fishing and the quaint ambiance oh, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Animals, craft, in my opinion, Land Lubbers, oceans, poet, sailors, seafarers, Summer, the shore, tranaquility, Words on Wanderings | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Hi, Neighbor

Posted on April 22, 2016 by poemsandponderings

     Well, would you look at this, (please do) two consecutive days of new posts by yours truly. I don’t know how or why it happened all of a sudden, after what has been a significant creative drought, but … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, illegal, mischievious, misery, Neighbors, night shades, passion, Peeping Tom, poet, Poetry, Summer, warning, Why is it?, women | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

THAT OLD BARN

Posted on August 17, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     I was thinking of posting something today, and I came across this one that I had posted in June of 2013 and I was reminded of my friend Mary telling me about how an old barn had a … Continue reading →

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Sundays In Haiku

Posted on July 13, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     I haven’t posted Haiku’s in quite a while, so what better day than today to post this particular one..     Enjoy it if you will and have a peaceful and spiritual Sunday, Jake. Sundays In Haiku Inner … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on February 13, 2014 by poemsandponderings

     As I sit and watch the snowfall, for what seems like the hundredth time this season, I keep wondering when winter will ease its grip? And then I realize how fickle the seasons can be, and that only … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Of July In Haiku

Posted on July 2, 2013 by poemsandponderings

      On vacation this week, and not taking the computer with me, but I couldn’t let the “fourth” go by(e) without posting something for you.. So I will combine the Holiday with Haiku. I hope you will smile, think, and reflect on … Continue reading →

Posted in Americana, Feast, God, Haiku, history, honesty, humor, land of the free, old days, Summer | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Backyard Fun (The Pool)

Posted on June 26, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Number four in the backyard fun series. Kids don’t try this at home without sober adult supervision… As you will see, that rules me out, good luck!      Have a winsome Wednesday everyone, Jake. Backyard Fun (The Pool) As the weather got … Continue reading →

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Wind Chimes

Posted on June 19, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     Summer is upon us and the time for appreciating the outdoors is here once again. Imagine the warm, soft, breezes tickling the wind chimes while you sit back and enjoy your beverage of choice. Ah, life is good. Have … Continue reading →

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Sundays In Haiku

Posted on May 5, 2013 by poemsandponderings

     It has been a while since I’ve given you some Haiku, so this morning I wrote these and I will hope that you like them, and that you don’t find them to be a….”Stink-o de my-o”…. In any case happy Cinco … Continue reading →

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